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UK and Germany medical cannabis markets both double in 2025
The UK and Germany’s medical cannabis markets both more than doubled in size throughout 2025, once again cementing the countries as the engine behind European market growth.
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US cannabis companies could finally get access to Nasdaq under new bill
Business of CannabisUSBusiness & Investment
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India awards first cannabis research grant, shifting towards market growth
Business of CannabisINBusiness & Investment
Europe
8 stories- Lancet review finds limited evidence for medical cannabis in treating mental health conditions
Cannabis HealthHealth & Science
- Luxembourg sees launch of its first at-home cannabis growing service for consumers
luxtimes.luLUAdult-use
- Swiss cannabis pilot programme reports positive early outcomes from regulated access experiment
au.news.yahoo.comCHRegulation
- AIRO inhalation device launches in Germany through SOMAI EU-GMP distribution
natlawreview.comDEMedical
- Avant Brands has pivoted its European strategy as market dynamics shift
MMJDailyBusiness & Investment
- Diverging cannabis usage trends across Europe highlight uneven policy impacts between countries
Business of CannabisRegulation
- Portugal's medical cannabis market faces price pressure and traceability challenges
MMJDailyPTMedical
- Stable consumption, falling arrests: Germany's cannabis landscape 2-years on
Business of CannabisDERegulation
United States
7 stories- Mississippi medical cannabis reform bills have been advanced to governor for approval
wdam.comUSRegulation
- US Army to allow recruits with marijuana convictions to enlist without waivers starting April 20
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Virginia could launch regulated retail cannabis market by 2027 under new proposals
13newsnow.comUSAdult-use
- Texas sees surge in demand ahead of smokable THCA hemp sales ban
Marijuana MomentUSHemp & CBD
- Proposed US bill could grant cannabis companies access to Nasdaq and broader financial services
Business of CannabisUSBusiness & Investment
- New US federal guidance allows certain hemp products in select health programmes
HempTodayUSHemp & CBD
- South Carolina Senate approves bill to regulate but preserve hemp-derived THC products
Marijuana MomentUSHemp & CBD
Canada
7 stories- The Cannabist Company initiates restructuring proceedings under Canadian insolvency framework
Business WireCABusiness & Investment
- Canadian consumers purchase more cannabis than alcohol in January, signalling shifting consumption trends
The Globe and MailCAAdult-use
- End of Cannabis Act funding contributes to Health Canada spending cuts and staffing reductions
StratCannCARegulation
- Canadian government has released updated national cannabis market data overview
MMJDailyCAEvents & Industry
- Cannabis extracts and edibles gain market share as Canadian sales and retail footprint expand
StratCannCAAdult-use
- New US-linked legislation could impact Canadian cannabis stocks including Aurora Cannabis
GuruFocusCABusiness & Investment
- High Tide maintains analyst support with raised price target amid continued performance
GuruFocusCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
3 stories- Brazil cannabis fair breaks attendance records, reflecting accelerating market momentum
SechatBREvents & Industry
- Launch of first Latin American and Caribbean survey on cultural cannabis diversity
elciudadano.comEvents & Industry
- Uruguay cannabis clubs surpass pharmacies in sales, pushing for tourist access reform
InfobaeUYAdult-use
Africa & Middle East
2 storiesAPAC
1 story- India awards first cannabis research grant, signalling potential shift toward market development
Business of CannabisINBusiness & Investment
Oceania
3 stories- New Zealand medical cannabis market growth slows as major operator enters administration
Business of CannabisNZBusiness & Investment
- Western Australia MP has introduced a bill to legalise personal cannabis use for adults
CannabizAUAdult-use
- Cape to Cape for Cannabis campaign nears completion as organisers push final registrations
CannabizAUEvents & Industry
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